Neurodiversity: the new normal Cynthia Coupé TEDxOcala

By now, most of us know what autism is, but do we know what neurodiversity is? With 40% of the total population suspected of being neurodivergent, we should do it! In this talk, speech-language pathologist Cynthia Coupe, MA, CCC-SLP describes what neurodiversity is and what happens when neurodivergent individuals are not supported by society. Cynthia is a self-identified neurodivergent and mother of a daughter with ADHD and autism. This conference will shift the paradigm by bringing lasting change through education, identification and support. A self-diagnosed neurodivergent, Cynthia is a speech-language pathologist committed to transforming traditional systems to better serve people with special needs. She has spent the last 20 years developing a strengths-based approach used with her clients and with adolescents and young adults on the autism spectrum.
Through her diverse experience serving individuals in clinical, hospital, home and school settings, Cynthia has developed a unique perspective. Influenced by her background in recreational therapy and her own experience raising a daughter with autism and ADHD, she aspires to be a lasting change agent for this demographic in the next stage of her career.
Cynthia is co-owner and CEO of Outreach Advocacy Resources and Services (OARS), Inc.
Cynthia holds a dual BA from San Francisco State University and an MS from the University of Colorado Boulder. She graduated at the top of her class with the great distinction of being chosen as an outstanding graduate student by her professors. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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